Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert has been linked with a move for Hull centre-half James Chester in a potential £1.5 million move.

According to the Telegraph , Chester, a former Manchester United trainee could become the latest Championship player signed up by Lambert. Villa's scouting staff are reported to have watched the 23 year-old this season.

Lambert said: "There’s a lot of games until we get to January but there’s one or two in our heads and every manager will tell you the same. This was never going to happen overnight. A lot of people just expected us to come in and see a real change in fortunes.

"Would I sign experienced players? It’s not something I’ll turn away from. If they have got the right attitude to go and do it, and they fit into the group, then I’d look at that. The squad needs to get bigger as well. That is important as well. That's normal. Everyone has to have competition for places."